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Ross County vs Celtic B - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
VS
07:45 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 4-0. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Ross County have averaged 3.48 scored and 0.97 conceded recently, against Celtic B's 2.54 scored and 2.15 conceded. Past meetings favor Ross County slightly — 1-0-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Dec 9, 2025, ending 4:0. xG projections (3.69 - 1.00) back Ross County to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

60%
Ross County
20%
Draws
20%
Celtic B
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Ross County

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

60% / High Confidence
  • Ross County have won more games recently than Celtic B.
  • 60% — that's where the model lands on Ross County taking it.
  • Ross County have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Ross County, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.8%
Ross County Clean Sheet 20%
Celtic B Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ross County Celtic B
Matches Played 31 26
Wins 25 9
Draws 2 8
Losses 4 9
Goals Scored 3.48 2.54
Goals Conceded 0.97 2.15
Expected Goals (xG) 3.69 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 9, 2025 Challenge Cup
Ross County vs Celtic B
4:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Ross County 85 / 100
Celtic B 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ross County Celtic B

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ross County Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Ross County scored in 94% of their last 31 outings.

Celtic B has conceded goals in 92% of their last 26 outings.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Ross County has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Ross County VS Celtic B
5.88 Goals Scored 1.5
0.5 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 50%
75% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Ross County

(Home)
24 Oct
Ross County
4 : 0
Airdrieonians
17 Oct
Queen of the South
1 : 7
Ross County
13 Oct
Ross County
2 : 1
Forfar Athletic
10 Oct
Montrose
0 : 5
Ross County
03 Oct
Ross County
4 : 1
Alloa
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Celtic B

(Away)
16 Oct
Celtic B
0 : 1
Caledonian Braves
13 Oct
Cowdenbeath
2 : 3
Celtic B
26 Sept
Clachnacuddin
3 : 3
Celtic B
22 Sept
East Kilbride
3 : 3
Celtic B
19 Sept
Gretna 2008
3 : 1
Celtic B
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Stenhousemuir -
Berwick -
Aberdeen B -
Queen's Park -
East Kilbride -
Stirling -
St. Mirren B -
Peterhead -
Arbroath -
Queen of the South -
Annan -
Ayr -
Clydebank FC -
Alloa -
Spartans -
Livingston -
Airdrieonians -
Elgin City -
Edinburgh City -
Partick -
Inverness -
Montrose -
Formartine Utd -
Cove Rangers -
Ross County -
Celtic B -
Hamilton -
Raith -
Morton -
Kelty Hearts -
Bonnyrigg Rose -
Dunfermline -
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